When you really think about it, the relationship between Dr. Frankenstein and his monster is, like, some sort of metaphor. It's def. fraught with this weird kind of loneliness that's v. existential, when you think about it. In conclusion, what Dr. Frankenstein really wanted out of this whole thing was *fatherhood*. And we get it! Being a dad seems cool: you get to have catches all the time, sometimes your kids grow up to write very short and excellent poems, and other times they grow up to murder your wife. Either way, this week we're celebrating all the Instead Of dads out there, big and small. Whether you're the dad of a human child or an inanimate object like a TV, we love you, Dad.

Pairings: anti-depression flowers; a disposable friend; a poem even more powerful than the many guns contained within